Shashi Tharoor Thanks Milind Deora for Key Role in Operation Sindoor Outreach

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor publicly appreciated Milind Deora on Saturday for his efforts as part of a diplomatic awareness campaign for #OperationSindoor, aimed at mobilizing international support and understanding around a key foreign policy initiative.

Quoting Deora’s tweet summarizing his recent tour across the Americas, Tharoor wrote:

Your contribution was invaluable @milinddeora ! Thanks for being part of our stellar team. https://t.co/Yt4scOziHd

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 7, 2025

“Your contribution was invaluable, @milinddeora! Thanks for being part of our stellar team.”

Deora, a former Union Minister, had earlier shared that he was concluding an “exhausting yet deeply meaningful visit” through several American countries to promote the objectives of Operation Sindoor. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde for their support and leadership.

Operation Sindoor, while not detailed in the post, appears to be a significant diplomatic or humanitarian mission involving broad political collaboration. The bipartisan appreciation — across party lines — signals the importance of the mission in India’s international engagement. 

While the exact nature of Operation Sindoor remains officially undisclosed, sources suggest it is a significant international engagement effort, possibly involving humanitarian aid, cultural diplomacy, or diaspora outreach. What stands out is the rare bipartisan collaboration, with Congress and BJP leaders acknowledging each other’s contributions—something seldom seen in India’s sharply divided political landscape.

Tharoor’s public praise of Deora underscores how Operation Sindoor may be transcending political boundaries in favor of national interest and international goodwill.

Growing International Interest

Observers note that Operation Sindoor has gradually gained traction in diplomatic circles, with events, panel discussions, and closed-door briefings reportedly taking place in Washington D.C., New York, Toronto, and other cities with large Indian diasporas. Milind Deora is believed to have met with multiple community leaders, think tanks, and consulate officials to share India’s evolving role in global partnerships.